Defense Tech
Defense tech is the fastest-growing sector in venture capital. Explore startups building autonomous drones, satellite intelligence, cyber defense, and next-generation military systems.
Top Startups in Defense Tech

L3Harris Technologies
Global aerospace and defense technology innovator providing advanced solutions across multiple domains.
CACI
A leading provider of information solutions and services to the U.S. federal government.

General Dynamics
Global aerospace and defense company producing business jets, combat vehicles, submarines, and IT services.
Department of Defense
The primary executive department of the U.S. federal government charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government concerned directly with national security and the United States Armed Forces.
Public Investment Fund (PIF)
Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund driving economic diversification and global investment.
Boeing
Designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, and missiles worldwide.

ArianeGroup
European leader in space launchers and defense systems, developing and operating reliable civil and military launch vehicles.

SES
A leading global satellite operator providing connectivity solutions for broadcasting, telecommunications, government, and enterprise.
Terafab
A $25 billion chip fabrication plant aiming to manufacture up to one terawatt of computing power annually.

Airbus Zephyr
Solar-electric, high-altitude pseudo-satellite for persistent stratospheric operations.
Founders Fund
Venture capital firm investing in revolutionary technologies and ambitious founders tackling big problems.

Blue Origin
Developing space infrastructure for data centers and beyond.
Eutelsat
A leading global satellite operator providing connectivity solutions.

SkySelect
AI-powered procurement platform automating aircraft parts sourcing for airlines and maintenance providers.
Fluor
Global engineering, procurement, and construction services for complex projects across various industries.

Placer.ai
Placer.ai is a location analytics platform that provides foot traffic data and consumer behavior insights for retailers, commercial real estate, and cities.

Anduril Industries
Defense technology company developing autonomous systems and AI-enabled software for national security.
YORK SPACE SYSTEMS
Designs and manufactures spacecraft solutions for government and commercial customers.

Northrop Grumman
Global aerospace and defense technology company developing advanced systems for aeronautics, space, defense, and cyberspace.

Saronic Technologies
Developing autonomous vessels for defense and commercial sectors.

Hermeus
Hypersonic aircraft manufacturer building high-Mach vehicles for national defense and rapid global transport.
Stoke
Developing fully reusable rockets for low-cost, on-demand access to and from space.
Relativity Space
Aerospace company building 3D-printed rockets for commercial orbital launch services.
HANWHA
South Korean conglomerate with diversified holdings in energy, materials, aerospace, finance, retail, and more.

Axiom Space
Axiom Space is building the first commercial space station and providing human spaceflight services.
RTX
Global aerospace and defense company providing advanced systems for commercial, military, and government customers.
Lockheed Martin
Global defense and aerospace manufacturer providing advanced technology systems and services.

Redwire
A global leader in space and defense technology solutions.

Eaton Corporation
Intelligent power management company providing energy-efficient electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power solutions globally.

Jabil
A global engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions provider.

Skyroot
Indian rocket startup preparing for the country's first private orbital launch.
Amphenol
A global leader in interconnect products.

Booz Allen Hamilton
A global technology and engineering company that provides solutions in defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets.

Leidos
A Fortune 500 technology, engineering, and consulting company serving defense, intelligence, civil, and health sectors.

Castelion
Defense startup mass-producing affordable hypersonic missile systems for the U.S. military, founded by ex-SpaceX engineers.

Epirus
Directed energy weapons company building high-power microwave systems for counter-drone and swarm defense.

Radiant
Building the world's first mass-produced portable nuclear generators for anywhere power delivery.

Drones (e.g., DJI, Skydio, Skyfront)
World's largest manufacturer of commercial drones and aerial robotics technology.
Helsing
Helsing is a defense technology company focused on AI for situational awareness.
Flock Safety
AI-powered surveillance cameras for public safety.

SLINGSHOT AEROSPACE
Provides software for space situational awareness and operations.

URSA MAJOR
Designs and manufactures flight-proven aerospace and defense systems, including rocket engines and hypersonic capabilities.
Overview Energy
Developing space-based solar power technology.

Dream
AI-powered cybersecurity platform for national defense and critical infrastructure.

Axelspace
Empowering the world with Earth observation data from microsatellites.

Firefly Aerospace
American aerospace company developing launch vehicles and spacecraft for commercial and government customers.
Relativity
Developing 3D-printed rockets and launch services for commercial orbital launches.

Archer Aviation
Developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility.

Joby Aviation
Developing all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for fast, quiet, and sustainable air taxi services.
Sierra Space
Building a space-based economy with a reusable spaceplane and orbital destinations.
Kepler Communications
Orbital compute infrastructure provider

Vexlum
Developing compact, cost-effective, high-power laser sources at precise wavelengths for quantum computing, atomic clocks, and other advanced technologies.

Vast
Developing next-generation commercial space stations to enable long-term human presence and microgravity research.
AST SpaceMobile
Building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network connecting directly to standard mobile phones.

Re:Build Manufacturing
Industrial conglomerate rekindling American manufacturing through advanced technology and strategic acquisitions.
NATO Innovation Fund
Venture capital fund investing in emerging technologies for defense and security.

C3 AI
Provider of enterprise artificial intelligence software and applications.

Xtend

ORBCOMM
Global provider of industrial IoT solutions for asset tracking, monitoring, and control.

Quantum Systems
Develops AI-powered, multi-domain unmanned aerial systems for defense and commercial applications.